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Ingri d’Aulaire (1904-1980) and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire (1898-1986) were American children’s book writers and illustrators who worked primarily in collaboration with each other. Ingri Mortenson was born in Norway and drew as a child; her artistic abilities were highly praised by the famous Norwegian artist Harriet Backer. From the age […]
Ingri d’Aulaire (1904-1980) and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire (1898-1986) were American children’s book writers and illustrators who worked primarily in collaboration with each other. Edgar Parin, a Swiss-born artist, was born in Munich, the son of Italian portrait artist Gino Parin and talented artist and musician Ella Auler (he later took […]
A classic picture book biography of the 16th President of the United States. With luminous lithograph illustrations and a warm narrative, the d’Aulaires bring to life Lincoln’s childhood on the frontier, his love of learning, and his journey toward leadership. Winner of the 1940 Caldecott Medal, this book remains a […]